Do you need to improve your mental health? Look no further, meditation can cure the little ailments of everyday life. According to the researchers, the psychological benefits of meditation are obvious: reducing stress and fatigue, increasing concentration and attention, but also fighting sleep disorders and pain. So meditation makes you feel better.
Manage stress better with meditation
Faced with difficult events - study, hardship, work, etc. - and in the daily routine, you may be faced with stress. This state of anxiety is often manifested by great worry, irritability, sadness, difficulty concentrating and even digestive disorders through nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. Hence the blockage in carrying out activities and actions that are simple. To avoid these states and maintain your sanity, include meditation in your wellness schedule for a moment of calm and relaxation. Indeed, the relaxation exercises that emanate from it stimulate psychological health. You can relax with meditation whenever you want:
- during the lunch break at the office
- walking or resting in a quiet place in the fresh air
- by working your breathing deeply
- taking advantage of a micro-nap to refocus on your energy.
The goal of meditation is to fully experience the present moment, to eradicate negative thoughts and to become aware of the things around you. It helps to relax and calm the mind by promoting the feeling of calm and mastery of stressful situations.
Meditation: to protect your brain
Meditation ensures the proper functioning of the brain. Not only is it good for areas of the brain involved in learning and memory, it also helps control emotions. Meditation is therefore beneficial for neurons by improving the connection between regions of the brain. It is an activity that ensures concentration and psychological well-being. It is also an opportunity to sort through the essential information retained by the brain to engage in its activities while maintaining calm and tranquility. Meditation is also believed to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and some pain.
Meditation: to reduce sleep disturbance and pain
Meditation is also important for falling asleep and therefore becomes a remedy for insomnia. It helps the mind to disconnect from problems or negative thoughts, which are the main contributors to sleep disturbance. Yoga helps, among other things, to deeply relax and clear your thoughts to promote falling asleep and to improve the quality of sleep.
Experts including the AHA (American Heart Association) have claimed through studies that the practice of meditation decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease and physical disorders caused by emotional stagnation. This activity would strengthen immunity and decrease the risk of inflammation. Indeed, meditation is thought to have the ability to correct pro-inflammatory genes, which allows the body to maintain good health even under stressful situations. The benefits of meditation are therefore no longer limited to the brain, but to the whole body. Cellular aging is slowed down.
How to meditate?
According to studies, you have to meditate for 20 minutes every day to feel the benefits. However, you can start with shorter sessions of 5 minutes, 2 or 3 times a day:
Choose a quiet spot and sit in a chair with your back straight, your feet planted on the ground, your hands on your thighs.
Become aware of your posture and calmly focus on your breathing and the sensations it causes in your body.
When the mind is wandering and thoughts are going all over the place, gently bring your attention back to your breathing.
Practicing meditation sounds simple, but it takes practice. In order not to get discouraged, it is better to be guided at the beginning.
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